Beyond Desks & Chairs: A Culture & Team Building Journey Through Daily Team Activities

The workplace has been reshaped by a noisy revolution – routine makes way for a dynamic blend of culture building and team binding. At our workplace, we've embraced a ritual that’s productive, vibrant and fun. Here’s what we do…

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Aaron Fernandes

Date/ Reading Time

30 May 2024 • 03 min read

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The team that cooks together, stays together. Our kitchen is a communal hub of creativity and disasters. We take turns at cooking our own lunch and making tea — for the entire team. Cooking and then eating our food together…

Chef Of The Day: Cooking Our Own Food

We clean our office ourselves — as a team. The idea is: Why should someone else clean up our crap? Its impact is profound — instills humility, a sense of ownership and responsibility. We take pride in our workspace and…

Clean Workspace: Owning Our Office Space

Both cooking and cleaning work as a form of servant leadership skills training. It trains you to look out for others, stay grounded and never look down on a person doing such tasks for a living. The time spent cooking…

Servant Leadership In Action: The Benefits

Saturdays are action packed. Bigger menu (Chef even gets allocated an assistant), plus we discuss the week gone by and the one coming up. We also have a gyaan session — some inputs on tech, life, money management… and an…

Saturday Pow-Wow: Games & Gyaan Galore!

We recognize achievements — individual and collective. When we close a deal, master a new skill or complete a project, we celebrate. This boosts morale, and reinforces a culture that values individual and team contributions.

Trophy Turvy: Celebrating Achievements, Big & Small

Daily (at no specific time or duration), we play any of these games. Friendly competition and grudge matches aren't just stress busters, they promote mental agility and team bonding, along with refreshing our minds despite our busy schedules.

More Games: Enjoying Chess, Table Tennis & Carrom

Recognizing achievements, maintaining a clean workspace, and engaging in fun activities significantly boost team morale and well-being. Shared responsibilities like communal cooking and regular games foster camaraderie and strengthen team bonds, creating a cohesive and supportive environment.

Boosting Morale: The Impact of Recognizing Achievements

Weekly planning sessions enhance open communication and collaborative problem-solving, while games and innovation jams stimulate creativity and drive continuous innovation. Together, these practices not only improve the team's efficiency but also create a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

By implementing these…